Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Odor from the Heater and A/C Unit
Possible Concerns
Note
The A/C system is functioning correctly when the air flowing
from the instrument panel vents has a temperature of 70C
or lower.
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Odor from Evaporator or Heat Exchanger?
Fishy smell
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From leak at cooling system of engine or of A/C system
heater core.
Note
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Other materials:
Refrigerant Circuit, Converting R12 to R134a and Servicing
Note
The laws and regulations listed below are applicable in
Germany. Different or additional laws and regulations may apply
in other countries.
Addresses in other countries can be obtained from the
relevant au ...
Flushing Not Necessary
Note
For vehicles with an electrically-driven A/C compressor,
de-energize the high voltage system before removing the A/C
compressor. Refer to
→ Electrical System Hybrid; Rep. Gr.93.
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Dischar ...
Refrigerant Oil
Refrigerant oil mixes with the refrigerant (about 20 - 40%,
depending on compressor type and amount of refrigerant) and
circulates constantly in the system, lubricating the moving
parts.
Special synthetic refrigerant oils, for example,
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